What language does Scripture use about the Holy Spirit? What does that tell us about the work of the Spirit and what we might experience? Does the Spirit do something distinct from the Father and the Son? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

How does the New Testament portray Romans officials, including centurions, and interactions with them? Is it historically accurate? And what does this tell us about the pressure on the early Jesus movement? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Check this out! #cofe #church #faith #satisfaction #connection #celebration #participation #exploration #reflection #Jesus #elim

Where have we got to in the tortuous journey to a new Archbishop of Canterbury? What potholes lie ahead? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

Gen Z looking for authenticity not ‘yada-yada’ talk of faith and spirituality, says Archbishop

The surviving head of a bull from the mosaic in the frigidarium in the Roman Great Baths (2c AD) in Dion. From Hellenistic times onwards, Dion was the most important religious centre in Macedonia #mosaicmonday

Why is Peter's retelling of the story about Cornelius in Acts 11 so pivotal in the narrative of Acts? What is the role of the Holy Spirit—and the importance of human response? Come and join the discussion! youtu.be/t2_ER7H7qMY

Why is friendship so important and transformative of our lives? How did we lose it in our culture? And what can we do to restore healthy friendships? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

In this Easter season, where do we find the cross of Jesus and the atonement in the Book of Revelation? How does it fit with the theology of the rest of the New Testament? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Interesting sign of the Quiet Revival? #CofE

Was Thomas 'doubting' or just normal? Wasn't he just asking for what the others had experience? What does that tell us about our own situation? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Is there a 'Quiet Revival' happening in England and Wales? Is the Bible Society's research robust—and what encouragements and challenges does it present for churches and church leaders? youtu.be/dty_l73deSY

Are the gospel accounts of Holy Week contradictory or do they cohere? Does it matter? And what difference does it make when we read them together? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

What are some of the serious problems and errors made in the case for reparations by the Church Commissioners? Is there a better way to approach these issues? @thesaxbys.org www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made. -FS Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, published 4/10/1925.

What are some of the serious problems and errors made in the case for reparations by the Church Commissioners? Is there a better way to approach these issues? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

Deeply concerning issues with the process for appointing the new #Archbishop of #Canterbury #CofE

Christopher Landau was liberal on sexuality—until he visited a gay bar and talked to people about their lives. Does his proposal of 'compassionate orthodoxy' offer a way forward for the Church of England? youtu.be/6b3EFdzBH4g

Something appears to be going seriously wrong with a key part of the process to appoint the next Archbishop of Canterbury. What has gone wrong, and why, and what will be the impact? @thesaxbys.org www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

Did Jesus actually teach in Greek rather than Aramaic? What are the arguments, and what difference does it make to how we read the gospels? @joelbgreen.bsky.social www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Did Jesus actually teach in Greek rather than Aramaic? What are the arguments, and what difference does it make to how we read the gospels? @thesaxbys.org www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Is "diversity" valued in Scripture? Here's some reflections from Ian Paul @psephizo.bsky.social -- helpful compass points. (Spoiler alert: Yes!) #Diversity www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

The Church of England has talked about addressing issues around class. But what more needs to be done in terms of structures to change that? Could we see a working class Archbishop of Canterbury? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

What are the current disputes around the national finance in the C of E really about? Is our current pattern of ministry actually sustainable? And what do we need to see churches grow? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

Why do bad things happen to good people? What answer does Jesus give in Luke 13, and how does that fit with other parts of Scripture? What response does Jesus invite—and why does it matter? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

How do we see the theme of diversity woven through the story of Scripture? What is its relation to the theme of unity? And what does it teach us about being disciples today? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Why does Luke list the temptations of Jesus in a different order from Matthew? How does his focus on the temple, power, and the Spirit teach us about the victory of Jesus? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Who will be involved in discerning the next Archbishop of Canterbury? Why are so many names still unknown? And why do we need greater transparency about the process? www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

How churches can make the best use of the #AlphaCourse, an interview for Preach Magazine. youtu.be/QmVjrrF01YE

Sad but necessary open letter from @psephizo.bsky.social Praying for ALL at #GeneralSynod this week. @synodnews.bsky.social #CofE #synod

Why does Paul make use of such careful rhetoric in 1 Cor 15? How does he make connections between Jesus, hope, and apostolic testimony? How does this position the resurrection of Jesus as central to Christian belief? Come and join the discussion! youtu.be/1vNUV1nla34

Why is the PLF Process Proving So Prolonged and Painful? What are the steps that has led to this and why—and is there a better way forward now? www.psephizo.com/sexuality-2/...

Does sex matter? What is sex for? Does the Bible offer us a positive vision? Does the church have good news about this to share with the world? www.psephizo.com/sexuality-2/...

Deeply sad, sobering reflections on Justin Welby's time as Archbishop of Canterbury from @psephizo.bsky.social Mentions Ian's personal experiences, but also pertinent comments from The Living Church, Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy, Justin himself & more www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

After talking about gifts of the Spirit, why does Paul suddenly shift to talking about being members of the body of Christ in 1 Cor 12? Why is that a surprising image, and how does he invert expectations? Come and join the discussion! youtu.be/6EEB64GSLXY

How does Paul challenge notions of what it means to be 'spiritual' in his discussion of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12? What does this imply for our understanding of God—and our approach to 'church'? Come and join the discussion! youtu.be/5-XMt7rF9eg

What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter about its ministry to older people? My take on a remarkable life. www.christiantoday.com/article/what...

A must-listen - or his interview with Times Radio. pca.st/cxm2h4xx

Richard Hays combined faith and scholarship in his work, not only studying scripture but living it out, in a remarkable way. This is a well-researched and beautifully written tribute. www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

John the Baptist declares that Jesus will be the one who brings the fire of judgement in Luke 3, and that is the context for Jesus' baptism. Was John right in his comment, and what does this imply about Jesus? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

Great analysis of the story of the Magi, with helpful historical context

What is the meaning of Epiphany in Matt 2? Is it merely a theological construction in the mind of Matthew—or an account of the reality of the gospel revealed to all? www.psephizo.com/biblical-stu...

This week the Christmas season begins! And it starts with the boy Jesus amongst the teachers in the temple. Why is this account so carefully constructed, and what does it tell us about Mary, Jesus, and his future ministry? Come and join the conversation! youtu.be/yRa96oLyyaw

I’m looking forward to approaching 60 again in a few years time!